The plane experienced a mechanical failure and came down at the edge of the runway, according to a spokesperson for the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office.

An eyewitness on the tarmac said the plane landed propeller-first and slid about 10 yards before coming to a stop. The eyewitness said the pilot immediately jumped out of the cockpit, and only suffered scratches on his arm and did not have to go to the hospital.